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2024-03-27 18:30:00 2024-03-27 19:30:00 America/New_York Community | Conversations in English Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us for some practice speaking the English language in a relaxed environment. Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Wednesday, March 27
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-27 18:30:00 2024-03-27 19:30:00 America/New_York Community | Conversations in English Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us for some practice speaking the English language in a relaxed environment. Duluth Branch - Duluth Collaboration Room

Duluth Branch

Duluth Collaboration Room

Do you want to practice your English conversational skills? Join us for some practice speaking the English language in a relaxed environment.

This program is to assist attendees to improve English vocabulary and practice conversational English.  Attendees will gain confidence as they practice English. Attendees will practice listening and speaking skills during each session.  Facilitators will repeat proper grammar and pronunciation for attendees.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Community |

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